SL (005850) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 005850 does

SL (005850) is a stock listed on the Korea Exchange in the Consumer Cyclical sector, Auto Parts industry. Headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, the company employs 4,515 people. SL manufactures and sells automotive parts across South Korea, North America, China, India, Europe, South America, and internationally. Its product range includes lamp systems (head lamps, fog lamps, rear lamps, center high mounted stop lamps), electrification modules (shifters, park brake levers, pedals, carrier spare tires, fuel filler caps, tie rod ends), mirror systems (outside and inside mirrors), and front-end module parts (cooling products, horns, bumper beams, hood-latches, sensors). The company also integrates sensor fusion products, battery management systems, and side body control modules, and provides sales technical support services and solar power generation. Founded in 1954, SL operates as a component of the KOSPI 200.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 48,300 KRW, down 1.83% today. The 52-week range is 33,200 – 79,500, and the price is up 41.2% over the last year.
• The forward P/E ratio of 5.5 is based on expected earnings; it shows how much investors pay per unit of anticipated future earnings.
• The dividend yield is 5.73%, meaning the annual dividend represents about 5.73% of the current price. The ex-dividend date is 19 mar. 2026, and 33% of earnings are paid out as dividends.
• The beta of 1.03 indicates the stock’s price tends to move roughly in line with the overall market.
• Trailing 12-month revenue is 5,47T KRW, growing 5.6% year over year. The profit margin is 7% and the operating margin is 9.2%.
• The return on equity of 14.9% shows how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders’ equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 13.4% reflects a relatively low level of debt compared to equity.

What to watch

• As an Auto Parts company, SL is sensitive to global vehicle production volumes and semiconductor supply cycles.
• Its international footprint across North America, China, India, Europe, and South America means it is exposed to regional economic conditions and currency movements.
• The dividend policy (payout ratio of 33%) and the upcoming ex-dividend date on 19 mar. 2026 are relevant for income-focused investors.
• Peers such as HL Mando (204320), Hyundai WIA (011210), and Youlchon Chemical (008730) operate in related segments of the Korean market.